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carlwaring 01-07-2012 23:49
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35448664)
I'm well aware of that I've had a PVR since the first Sky+ in 2001 and record probably 70-80% of my shows , hardly worth it though if I'm watching live and not likely to watch it again.
Why not? :confused: It's easily delete and you can re-watch bits you miss through phone calls or whatever.

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Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35448694)
Let me give an example of how I like to use reminders. I enjoy watching channel 4 news during the week it's easy because it's always on at 7pm on the dot. During Saturdays and Sundays it's never on at a set time so I would use the reminder feature to get the TiVo to change channel for me when it's on, much like I used to do with the V+.
And why can you not watch it five, ten minutes or even half-an-hour later? :confused:

Not really the best "need" for reminders :)

Harryn9000 01-07-2012 23:53
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Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35448694)
Let me give an example of how I like to use reminders. I enjoy watching channel 4 news during the week it's easy because it's always on at 7pm on the dot. During Saturdays and Sundays it's never on at a set time so I would use the reminder feature to get the TiVo to change channel for me when it's on, much like I used to do with the V+.
clearly it never gonna happen v+ and tivo is two different devices tivo is the future v+ is old tech i work most of time so only catch programs when i get home so most time i record reminders would be pointless to me but it a nice feature to have if gonna be different from V+ version this is new way it gonna happen virgin has at least implemented what ppl wanted don't judge it till u have actually tried it. which will be a while yet

toady 02-07-2012 01:01
Re: Reminders are here!
 
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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35448697)


And why can you not watch it five, ten minutes or even half-an-hour later? :confused:
Some of us like to watch it 'Live'

Everyone has different ways of watching TV, we don't all watch it in the same way as you

carlwaring 02-07-2012 09:14
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If you watch it live you can't skip the ad breaks though; which is one - if not the - main reasons for owning a DVR :D If I wanted to watch stuff live I'd have a standard VHD box.

jempalmer 02-07-2012 09:25
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However, you can pause it Carl and then skip the advert breaks. We do that fairly often.

arcimedes 02-07-2012 09:34
Re: Reminders are here!
 
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Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35448739)
However, you can pause it Carl and then skip the advert breaks. We do that fairly often.
I wont inquire as to what you do with the 4 to 5 minutes that the adds run for:D

Mobes 02-07-2012 10:33
Re: Reminders are here!
 
I presume it's all still being rolled out as I haven't had it yet.... but glad they are back.

carlwaring 02-07-2012 10:40
Re: Reminders are here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35448739)
However, you can pause it Carl and then skip the advert breaks. We do that fairly often.
Then just record it and start watching ten minutes later :confused:

And, contrary to what someone seems to think I am not judging anyone's choices. It's called a discussion/debate.

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Originally Posted by arcimedes (Post 35448740)
I wont inquire as to what you do with the 4 to 5 minutes that the adds run for:D
Exactly :) Have those 5-10mins before watching it!

Maggy 02-07-2012 10:48
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Can I remind everyone that this is NOT a chat room.Let's please stick to the topic.

harry_hitch 02-07-2012 11:14
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Seeing as this is only a pilot perhaps VM could assess feedback (I guess some of the testers will have similar complaints with regards the recording) and fix the issue before it is rolled out to all customers. I quite like the record and remind option, but I would like the option of "change channel at at start"....I have plenty of recordings as it is.

Whilst having to delete a recording is no hardship for me, I, and perhaps many others, pay good money to VM for a service and don't like to be inconvenienced unnecessarily by HAVING to push a few buttons, IF I watch a program live and then have to delete it I object on principle (if I forget the show is on I will be glad its recorded - hence my statement of liking the record and remind option). ITS NOT THE PUSHING OF BUTTONS I object to (it takes no time and minimal effort after all), it's the fact I am paying VM for the privilege of HAVING to do so, when the option could simply be removed.

Yes, I know it's rather a petty point, but i guess its just something I dislike at its very base and would become something I would object to on principle of paying for a service.

TIVO is such a great piece of kit, and this will certainly improve it my eyes -whatever the final decision on how its rolled out:)

heavyside 02-07-2012 11:33
Re: Reminders are here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35448761)
Seeing as this is only a pilot perhaps VM could assess feedback (I guess some of the testers will have similar complaints with regards the recording) and fix the issue before it is rolled out to all customers. I quite like the record and remind option, but I would like the option of "change channel at at start"....I have plenty of recordings as it is.

Whilst having to delete a recording is no hardship for me, I, and perhaps many others, pay good money to VM for a service and don't like to be inconvenienced unnecessarily by HAVING to push a few buttons, IF I watch a program live and then have to delete it I object on principle (if I forget the show is on I will be glad its recorded - hence my statement of liking the record and remind option). ITS NOT THE PUSHING OF BUTTONS I object to (it takes no time and minimal effort after all), it's the fact I am paying VM for the privilege of HAVING to do so, when the option could simply be removed.

Yes, I know it's rather a petty point, but i guess its just something I dislike at its very base and would become something I would object to on principle of paying for a service.

TIVO is such a great piece of kit, and this will certainly improve it my eyes -whatever the final decision on how its rolled out:)
I second that.

windy 02-07-2012 17:58
Re: Reminders are here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35448755)
Can I remind everyone that this is NOT a chat room.Let's please stick to the topic.
I thought it was.:confused:

Henkesghost 03-07-2012 18:07
Re: Reminders are here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35448748)
I presume it's all still being rolled out as I haven't had it yet.... but glad they are back.
Sorry, just noticed this thread. Do we have reminders, no evidence of it in sunny Glasgow?? :confused:

windy 03-07-2012 18:10
Re: Reminders are here!
 
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35449242)
Sorry, just noticed this thread. Do we have reminders, no evidence of it in sunny Glasgow?? :confused:
It only in certain areas its in a trial period if and a big if it all goes well everyone else will get it after the olympics.:)

nicko 04-07-2012 09:23
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I've received a new version this morning, RC4 has upgraded to RC5.

Does anyone know what's new or been fixed in this version?


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